Internal Department of Justice briefings show 63 people were ultimately onboard the €612,000 charter operation to Johannesburg, while earlier preparations had involved around 80 individuals being considered or targeted for removal.

One trip, involving landings in Zurich, Brussels and Cork, cost more than €82,500, according to figures released under FOI.

South Africa is famous for its incredible biodiversity, breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural history.

The children were all part of family groups, gardaí said.

Ireland has won four of the last five meetings with the Springboks, including a pool-stage victory at the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Captain Caelan Doris will lead the side from the back row as Andy Farrell’s side welcome the Springboks to the Aviva Stadium.

Ruth Lawrence (45), who is originally from Clontarf in Dublin but with an address at Patricks Cottage, Ross, Mountnugent in Co Meath has pleaded not guilty to murdering Anthony Keegan (33) and Eoin O'Connor (32).

Wales face world champions South Africa after suffering 11 successive Test defeats.

Ireland also intends to intervene in South Africa’s case against Israel for genocide before the end of the year.

Medhi Narjissi was 'swept away by a wave' on Wednesday afternoon while swimming with other players in a recovery session after training

Scores of fans lined up outside the sun-kissed Stade de France for the rugby sevens

Frawley stepped off the bench to split the posts in dramatic fashion with the final action of a thrilling encounter at Kings Park Stadium.

The sides meet at Croke Park this evening, where the throw-in is at 5:30pm.

International protection applications from these countries will now be expedited.

Ireland are due to fly to Johannesburg on Tuesday ahead of facing the world champions on July 6th in Pretoria and seven days later in Durban.

Anele Ngwenya (32) of Johannesburg, South Africa, came forward to Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on signed pleas of guilty from the District Court.

Helen McEntee said the Government first needed to take time to study the International Court of Justice’s interim ruling on the genocide case

Blinne Ní Ghrálaigh said there was a need for urgent provisional measures to order the Israeli military to halt its operations in Gaza

Victory for the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld Stadium was a fourth from six URC fixtures this term

Ruth Lawrence (42), who is originally from Clontarf, is accused of the murder of Anthony Keegan (33) and Eoin O'Connor (32)

The 30-year-old Munster lock represented Ireland at the 2019 World Cup in Japan

The incident is alleged to have occurred in Saturday night’s World Cup semi-final.

Curry raised the incident with referee Ben O’Keeffe during the game

France's Dupont cleared to resume playing ahead of South Africa clash

Ireland have won 27 of their last 29 Tests